# BMW i3 50 xDrive Launches with 468-Mile Range

> BMW's i3 50 xDrive arrives in Q1 2027 with 468-mile range and $62,850 starting price.
- Title: BMW i3 50 xDrive Launches with 468-Mile Range · The Verge
- Summary: BMW's i3 50 xDrive arrives in Q1 2027 with 468-mile range and $62,850 starting price. BMW's i3 50 xDrive will debut in Q1 2027 at $62,850 with EPA-estimated…
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- Source: The Verge — https://theverge.com/transportation/1002173/bmws-revamped-i3-boasts-up-to-468-miles-of-range
- Author: Andrew J. Hawkins
- Published: 2026-09-29T22:01:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bmw, i3, i3 50 xdrive, electric cars, epa range, 2027, q1 2027, price, range, electric vehicle, technology, culture
## New i3 50 xDrive launch
BMW confirms the i3 50 xDrive will start at $62,850 when it arrives in the first quarter of 2027.
## 468-mile EPA range
The i3 50 xDrive achieves 468 miles of battery range according to EPA testing.
## Dual motor system
The i3 uses two motors: a rear electrically excited synchronous motor producing 322 hp and 321 lb-ft torque, and a front asynchronous motor producing 165 hp and 188 lb-ft torque.
## Gen6 battery
The i3 features BMW's Gen6 high-voltage battery with cylindrical lithium-ion cells measuring 46 mm in diameter and 95 mm in height.
## New infotainment
The iDrive system replaces traditional gauges with heads-up windshield projection and a 17.9-inch touchscreen.
## Alexa integration
BMW integrates Amazon's Alexa with natural language processing for voice commands and climate control.
## i3 M60 xDrive variant
BMW offers a high-performance i3 M60 xDrive with 21-inch aerodynamic wheels arriving in 2027.
## Key takeaway

BMW's i3 50 xDrive will debut in Q1 2027 at $62,850 with EPA-estimated 468-mile range.